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26/06/2018
News story
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries
The Norwegian state represented by the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries launches sale of its remaining 37,800,000 shares in SAS
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22/06/2018
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Today, the Government presented the annual white paper on exports of defence-related products. In 2017, Norway exported arms and military equipment worth around NOK 5.4 billion, up from NOK 3.6 billion in 2016.
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28/06/2018
News story
Barne- og likestillingsdepartementet
The Parliament has adopted amendments to the Child Welfare Act which came into force 1 July 2018. The amendments will strengthen the legal safeguards for children and their parents in child welfare cases.
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04/11/2015
Press release
Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs
“We must shape the Norwegian welfare society in a way that ensures we maintain its sustainability and legitimacy. Doing so will enable us to sustain a secure and just welfare society in the future. The rising influx of asylum seekers makes it
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30/10/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'We are facing the largest refugee crisis in Europe since the Second World War. Current estimates indicate that at least 33 000 asylum seekers and refugees will seek protection in Norway in 2016. If these estimates are correct, three times as many
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13/10/2015
Press release
Ministry of Education and Research
Traditionally Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa and Japan are not countries that Norway have cooperated extensively with in higher education and research. This is something the Government would like to change.
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18/11/2015
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Toril Charlotte Ulleberg Reynolds, Oslo, as political adviser to Minister of Transport and Communication Ketil Solvik-Olsen, and Ms. Julia Sanna Maria Brännström Nordtug, Sarpsborg, as political
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03/11/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'India's economy is growing at a rate of more than 7 % a year. India is an important market for Norway, and as it is the world's largest democracy, our political cooperation is also increasing. I am pleased to be able to reopen Norway's Consulate
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27/06/2018
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The migrant rescue ship Lifeline has docked in Malta after a group of European countries, including Norway, agreed to assist Malta and offer to resettle a number of the more than 200 migrants on board.
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18/06/2015
Press release
Ministry of Defence
Norwegian Minister of Defence Ine Eriksen Søreide today visited the NATO exercise Noble Jump and observed Norwegian and allied soldiers who are part of NATO’s new rapid reaction force.
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26/06/2015
Press release
Ministry of Culture
- Norwegian art and culture have enormous potential to invigorate Norway’s competitiveness. I am delighted that we have found such accomplished and successful partners to advise on how to best to get ahead in the global competition that is now
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29/05/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Representatives from some 60 countries are gathered in Oslo today to work for safer schools and universities in areas of armed conflict. ‘The Oslo Conference on Safe Schools marks the launch of a concerted global effort to ensure safe education for
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29/05/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘Norway is a trading nation. Few countries are more dependent on foreign trade than we are. Today, the Government is presenting a white paper on its work to secure increased market access for Norwegian companies and better predictability for exports
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18/06/2015
Press release
Ministry of Finance
The commission’s chair, Professor Øystein Thøgersen, delivered the report to Finance Minister Siv Jensen today. The commission was tasked to consider how to apply the fiscal rule in a situation when the Government Pension Fund Global (GFPG) is large
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16/06/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'The humanitarian needs in South Sudan are massive, and they are increasing. Nearly eight million people are experiencing a critical food shortage, out of a population of just over 11 million. Norway is now increasing its support for humanitarian
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19/05/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'It is unacceptable that more than 100 people, including former President Morsi, have been condemned to death in a summary trial. Norway has made it clear that we oppose the practice of holding mass trials that fail to comply with Egypt's
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08/05/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘It is with great sorrow that we received the news today that Ambassador Leif Holger Larsen has died in Pakistan. Our thoughts are with his close family and friends. ‘Leif Holger Larsen was one of our best and most experienced diplomats. He was a
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07/05/2015
Press release
Ministry of Transport and Communications
The Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications has today announced an invitation to tender for sceduled regional air services in Southern Norway.
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19/03/2016
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“I condemn today’s terrorist attack in Istanbul in the strongest terms possible,” Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende said. “Turkey once again has been struck by an act of terrorism victimising innocent civilians. My thoughts and sympathies are
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13/09/2018
News story
Ministry of Climate and Environment
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 11, 2018 — Leaders from the Global Climate Action Summit (GCAS) announced the sponsors who will help ensure that the summit will fulfill its pledge to meet or exceed international sustainability standards for large events.